Achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 towards building a sustainable future for the world

MEASURABLE, CONCRETE STEPS FORWARD

We aspire to be Asia’s model corporation in sustainable development, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We have set five goals and 17 key targets which allow us to take concrete steps and measure progress periodically, ensuring Sunway stays on track to meet these objectives by 2030.

A Trailblazer in Sustainability

The concept of sustainability stems from the vision of our founder and chairman, Tan Sri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah, who made sustainability a part of Sunway’s DNA.

We define sustainability as more than just “going green.” Sunway adopts a holistic and comprehensive approach to ensure long-term growth by leveraging innovation and technology to generate lasting value. We do so while upholding good governance, environmental stewardship, talent management and community investment.

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It all begins in sustainable development

Sunway’s core values of integrity, humility and excellence as well as our commitment to the sustainability agenda continue to fuel the Group’s growth and expansion.

The very birth of Sunway Group was founded on the concept of sustainable development, beginning with the transformation of our flagship Sunway City Kuala Lumpur from a tin-mining wasteland into an integrated, smart and sustainable township.

We rehabilitated a land scarred by disused and abandoned mining pools, restored the ecosystem both physically and socially, and deployed technology and innovation to build an integrated, smart and sustainable township that houses educational institutions, commercial entities, medical centre, shopping mall, hotels, themed park and residences.

This vibrant community now serves more than 200,000 people – living, working, playing and studying in a safe, connected and healthy environment, epitomising Sunway’s vision to be Asia’s model corporation, innovating to enrich lives for a better tomorrow.

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Built on Values: Behind Sunway’s Business Decisions
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Doing Well by Doing Good
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Sinar Raya: Lifting the Communities We Serve
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Sunway’s Journey to Net Zero
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When SIS Kids Gets Down to Business with Tan Sri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah!
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Sterling Recognition for Sunway at The Star ESG Awards
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Half Century of Transforming Lives
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Bringing HOPE to marginalised Malaysians
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Making the World a Better Place
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Strength in Sustainability: The Women Who Inspire Us | Part 6
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Upholding Standards & Professionalism

Various policies are in place to ensure that our workforce upholds the highest standards of conduct and professionalism, in line with Sunway’s core values of Integrity, Humility and Excellence. Our Board and sustainability governance structure oversees the strategy and helps foster progress in advancing the Group’s sustainability leadership.

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Anti-Bribery & Corruption Policy
Anti-Money Laundering, Countering Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing Policy
Biodiversity Policy
Diversity & Inclusion Policy
Green Building Policy
Green Township Policy
Group Occupational Health, Safety & Environment Policy
Group Sustainability Policy
Human Rights Policy
Sustainable Events Management Policy
Sustainable Procurement Policy
Water Management Policy
Whistle-Blowing Policy & Procedure
Climate Change Policy
Pollution Policy
Resource Use Policy
Waste Policy
Volunteerism Guidelines
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Awards & Accolades

Our commitment and conscientious efforts in fostering sustainability have earned the brand a host of industry recognitions.

Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2024

Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2024

Sunway’s ESG excellence and outstanding contributions to Malaysia’s socio-economic transformation, was recognised at the Sustainability & CSR Malaysia Awards 2024, taking home two coveted awards; Company of the Year (Conglomerate) in Sustainability Leadership and Company of the Year (Healthcare) for Community Care & Sustainability.

34th National Annual Corporate Awards (NACRA)

34th National Annual Corporate Awards (NACRA)

Sunway was among the top winners at the National Annual Corporate Report Awards 2024, sweeping four awards for excellence and continuous improvement in corporate reporting. Sunway Berhad took home the highly coveted Platinum Excellence Award for Most Outstanding Annual Report of 2024 and Gold for Best Sustainability Reporting. Sunway REIT and Sunway Construction Group both clinched Gold in the “Companies with RM2 Billion to RM10 Billion in Market Capitalisation” category.

Malaysian Low Carbon City Awards 2024

Malaysian Low Carbon City Awards 2024

Sunway clinched three prestigious recognitions at the Low Carbon City Awards 2024 by government agency MGTC. Sunway City Iskandar Puteri received the highest five-diamond recognition in both the Design and Carbon Reduction categories, while Sunway City Kuala Lumpur received a three-diamond recognition for Carbon Reduction.

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Sustainability Report

This report is prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. We engaged an external assurance provider to verify the report’s accuracy and reliability of data, initiatives and policies, and to provide an independent assurance statement.

Feedback from our stakeholders is vital for us to continually improve our reporting and sustainability practices. We welcome your views, comments or feedback, which may be directed to sustainability@sunway.com.my.

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